Serious Advice Please - Mental Breakdowns

[Baggy]

Thanks to everyone for your replies and support and for some very helpful PM's, at least now I've got an idea of the processes and practical things to do which means I'm better equipped to help out.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Good to see this being taken seriously and compassionatley here..often a nervous breakdown isnt understood fully except by those who have been through one.

 

[tdr1nka]

If the correct meds are taken correctly then some improvement should be expected. Often the meds take 2 weeks to begin their work. Thereafter things should improve gradually. Other interventions are of the "talking" kind and things such as CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) are very useful. It is a long road back but back will happen eventually. All the Best

This was the treatment I had after my breakdown.

Viz meds;
It is most important to have your friend read the information that cames with any medication they might be offered, especially with regard side effects.
One side effect I was sadly ignorant of was that in the first two weeks of taking anti depressants symptoms can actually get worse until the meds stabilise.


My best to you and your friend.

 

[bauldbairn]

Good to see this being taken seriously and compassionatley here..often a nervous breakdown isnt understood fully except by those who have been through one.

+1, well done everyone.

Hope your friend gets well soon Baggy.

 

[paddy01]

Baggy - I've direct personal experience of this so I'll drop you a PM

 

[Panter]

Good luck, traumatic times ahead

We had this with the mother-in-law.
She was admitted to hospital on a voluntary basis and ended up unable to communicate with anyone in a very short space of time.
We desperately wanted her sectioned as it would've meant that the hospital could "force" the medication on her which she wasn't taking.
In the end, she was sectioned and we could agree to her having EST which resulted in a near miraculous recovery.

Mental problems are so very difficult to deal with for all concerned. Best wishes to you.